By Jack Mayne A Planning Commission study shows that residents often looking for a place to have a meal, meet people and maybe enjoy a libation, the Burien City Council […]
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Robert L. Richmond III announces candidacy for Burien City Council, Pos. #6
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: Burien resident Robert L. Richmond […]
Community leader Sofia Aragon running for Burien City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: Community leader Sofia Aragon announced […]
Burien City Council told plastics ban harder to do with changes in state law
By Jack Mayne Once upon a time it was easy to approve bans on some types of plastics for environmental reasons, but the issue has grown complex with new products […]
Council seeking potential changes to noise laws at night in downtown Burien
By Jack Mayne By a vote of 4 to 1, with Mayor Jimmy Matta and Councilmember Bob Edgar absent, the Burien City Council approved having the Burien city staff come […]
ESFs, Shoreline Master Program, noise & more on agenda for Monday Council
On the docket for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting are a hearing on establishing a moratorium on ESFs, discussions on the city’s Shoreline Master Program, Noise Ordinance and more, […]
Kevin Schilling announces candidacy for Burien City Council, Pos. #4
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: Life-long Burien resident Kevin Schilling […]
VIDEO: Mayor holds press conference at Burien City Hall denouncing hate
On Monday afternoon, Mar. 4, Mayor Jimmy Matta held a press conference at City Hall, to “Denounce, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Hate” in Burien. Matta was joined by several regional […]
Community organizer, Arts Board member Cydney Moore running for City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: Community organizer and Burien Arts […]
City Manager lauds work of staff during snow; appoints new airport committee
By Jack Mayne During the recent snow storm, City Manager Brian Wilson told the Monday (Feb. 25) Burien City Council that the city Public Works and Parks staff worked 12 […]
A report from the ‘Strong Connections’ community brainstorming session
Story & Photos by Maureen Hoffmann On Tuesday evening, Jan. 29, 54 people arrived at Navos’ Revelle Hall for lively discussions about “Strong Visions for Burien”, led by Irene Danysh […]
VIDEO: Noble Healthcare’s Open House for proposed mental health care facility
On Thursday night, Jan. 10, 2019, an Open House was held by Noble Healthcare for their proposed new long-term care facility for individuals with mental health needs in Seahurst. This event – […]
Burien looks to create new committee to monitor growth of Sea-Tac Airport
By Jack Mayne The redesign of a Burien committee to oversee the continued and wide scale growth of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was initiated by the Burien City Council on Monday […]